Statement: Justify's Breeding Rights Still Undetermined
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Photo: Jim McCue, Maryland Jockey Club
Justify wins the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 19, 2018
As has been the case for the brunt of the last month, the current form and future standing of dual classic winner Justify dominated the talk within the racing community May 24.
On the morning when the unbeaten son of Scat Daddy had the admiration of onlookers who witnessed his first trip to the racetrack since locking down the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1), rumors swirled regarding the unbeaten colt's future stud career. By evening, the chestnut was the subject of an ESPN.com story, which cited unnamed sources saying Coolmore Stud had obtained the colt's breeding rights. After that story came out, WinStar Farm issued the following statement:
"We have had numerous inquiries into the breeding rights of Justify, including from Coolmore," the statement read. "Nothing is finalized at this time and won't be in the foreseeable future. We are focused on the Belmont Stakes (G1) and his racing career at this time."
Justify is owned by WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners and Starlight Racing. He is aiming to become just the thirteenth horse in history to sweep the American Triple Crown.